Thread: Former Broncos Long Snapper Lonnie Paxton Is Now A Walking Camera

DENVER (CBS4) - Former Broncos Long Snapper Lonie Paxton didn’t take long to find a new passion after he was released by the team.

A lot of former NFL players go into broadcasting after their playing days are over and get a job in front of the camera. Paxton became the camera after getting a job with Go Pro, makers of what they call the “world’s most versatile camera.”

“A good buddy of mine was the vice president of Red Bull and action sports has always been a love of mine,” Paxton said. “I was able to get in front of the right people after I got released in August. The transition has always been tough for guys, and I just kind of made my move quick and decided to hang them up and get into something I love.”

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I never disliked Paxton. Most fans disliked the move in general to remove Leach who was a solid snapper but also played another position and came with a much lower salary. It was Josh McDaniels who released a fan favorite for a guy who took up cap room and was only a one trick pony. But Paxton himself was a good guy and I think liked playing for the Broncos, so not his fault at all.

Some of these players have great careers and still end up around the game somehow. It's good to see ex football players still have a passion to do things post football.

Leach was a terrific snapper. I never could figure out why McDaniels cut him,
except for chronyism. That's the only thing I can think of. Just as DenBronx,
I liked Lonie okay. I just didn't like how they did Leach.
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Originally Posted by topscribe

Leach was a terrific snapper. I never could figure out why McDaniels cut him,
except for chronyism. That's the only thing I can think of. Just as DenBronx,
I liked Lonnie okay. I just didn't like how they did Leach.
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Frau hasn't been the same since McDaniels screwed Mike Leach over. He must not be forgiven if only for that.

And there is so much more....

Yeah, Frau was never the same after that. I more mad at McDaniels for doing that to Frau than anything.

A sad state of affairs. I don't even know who our long snapper is these days.

Originally Posted by DenBronx

I never disliked Paxton. Most fans disliked the move in general to remove Leach who was a solid snapper but also played another position and came with a much lower salary. It was Josh McDaniels who released a fan favorite for a guy who took up cap room and was only a one trick pony. But Paxton himself was a good guy and I think liked playing for the Broncos, so not his fault at all.

Some of these players have great careers and still end up around the game somehow. It's good to see ex football players still have a passion to do things post football.

exactomundo !

Originally Posted by frauschieze

A sad state of affairs. I don't even know who our long snapper is these days.

thats actually a good thing, because the LS only gets mentioned when he screws-up !

"bad snap"


leach, on the other hand was a ST captain and often was mentioned as the TACKLER on punts !

Originally Posted by DenBronx

I never disliked Paxton. Most fans disliked the move in general to remove Leach who was a solid snapper but also played another position and came with a much lower salary. It was Josh McDaniels who released a fan favorite for a guy who took up cap room and was only a one trick pony. But Paxton himself was a good guy and I think liked playing for the Broncos, so not his fault at all.

Some of these players have great careers and still end up around the game somehow. It's good to see ex football players still have a passion to do things post football.

Paxton was good at snapping the ball but as far as getting down field on the coverage I don't recall him doing that very well. I can remember Leach getting down the field to make tackles but I don't remember Paxton doing that.

Originally Posted by frauschieze

A sad state of affairs. I don't even know who our long snapper is these days.

If you need a shoulder to cry on Frau I would be glad to help out.

Who is our LS these days?

Originally Posted by GEM

Who is our LS these days?

Oh this makes me feel much better. At least I am not alone.

I want to say it was some undrafted rookie, maybe a second year player. I remember being very amused that we cut Paxton for that guy, but I'll be damned if I can remember who it was.

Originally Posted by frauschieze

Oh this makes me feel much better. At least I am not alone.

I want to say it was some undrafted rookie, maybe a second year player. I remember being very amused that we cut Paxton for that guy, but I'll be damned if I can remember who it was.

My mind is completely blank....I don't even remember them cutting Paxton.

Originally Posted by GEM

My mind is completely blank....I don't even remember them cutting Paxton.

I had to look it up... Aaron Brewer.

I just looked it up, Frau you are on the right track he is a rookie, Aaron Brewer.